Bill Lavelle loves tomatoes.
He even wears the red, round fruit as a tattoo on his forearm. When he decided he was going to open a restaurant, he brainstormed along with his family ideas for a name. They settled on “Vine.”
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For Jessica Cirba, creativity is the mother of invention. At Jessup restaurant The Eatery by Jessica, chef and owner Cirba and her staff have concocted delectable treats and surprising dishes.
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Sharon Pencek knows simple is better. The past Local Flavor winner took top honors for both her Yellow Summer Squash Casserole and Chilly Day Chili recipes, which burst with fresh vegetables from her garden and hearty flavors.
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After a 12-hour shift, Denise Ace wanted an easy meal. The registered nurse at Allied Services looked for a fast meal for her and her son Derek, 16, that didn’t involve hitting the drive-through or costing a lot of money.
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